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2024-2025 Yearlong Rail Operations Intern

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today’s technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority. 

Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.  

Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year. 

In this role within the Rail Operations department’s Transit Operations unit, interns will: 

  • Oversee the organization, proper filing, and disposal of employee records. 
  • Work alongside other CTA personnel to learn the state and federal regulations regarding record retention. 
  • Devise, present, and implement a new method for sustainable recordkeeping that includes the development of digitized file systems. 

Primary work location for this role: 

Forest Park Terminal (711 S. Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park IL 60130) 

Educational Experience/Requirements:  

  • Preferred Major(s): Planning, Transportation, Public Policy, Urban Studies, Business, Arts 
  • Preferred Level of Education: College sophomore and above 
  • Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university 

Physical Requirements:  

  • The demands associated with the normal office environment 
  • Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week  
  • Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs 
  • Minor travel to CTA sites may be required 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

  • Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills  
  • Good oral and written communication skills  
  • Good analytical and critical thinking skills  
  • Good organizational skills with attention to detail  
  • Good time management and project management skills, with a strong ability to adhere to deadlines